Sibylle Berg and Ersan Mondtag on Burgtheater and Beyond
A look at the work of two of the most important contemporary playwrights in German-language theater
Sibylle Berg and Ersan Mondtag are two of the most important contemporary playwrights in German-language theater. Their work is often characterized by its political engagement and its exploration of social issues. They have both had their plays performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna, one of the most prestigious theaters in the German-speaking world.
Sibylle Berg
Sibylle Berg was born in Weimar, Germany, in 1962. She studied theater directing at the Hochschule für Schauspielkunst "Ernst Busch" in Berlin. After graduating, she worked as a director and dramaturge at various theaters in Germany and Switzerland. In 1999, she was appointed head of the Schauspielhaus Zürich, where she remained until 2004.
Berg's plays are often characterized by their dark humor and their exploration of social issues. She is particularly interested in the relationship between men and women and the ways in which power is exercised in society. Her plays have been translated into over 30 languages and have been performed all over the world.
Some of Berg's most well-known plays include:
- Perser (2001)
- Der Tag, als mein Mann ein Bus wurde (2003)
- Es sagt mir nichts, das sogenannte Draußen (2007)
- Jagdszenen aus Niederbayern (2013)
- Wonderland Avenue (2016)
Ersan Mondtag
Ersan Mondtag was born in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1972. He studied philosophy at the University of Vienna and then worked as a journalist and editor for various newspapers and magazines. In 2001, he founded the theater company Studiobühne Wien, which he has been directing since then.
Mondtag's plays are often characterized by their political engagement and their exploration of social issues. He is particularly interested in the relationship between East and West and the ways in which different cultures interact with each other. His plays have been translated into over 20 languages and have been performed all over the world.
Some of Mondtag's most well-known plays include:
- Fremde Heimat (2003)
- Kebab Connection (2005)
- Jihad (2007)
- Die Räuber von Schiller (2010)
- Don Juan (2013)
Sibylle Berg and Ersan Mondtag at the Burgtheater
Sibylle Berg and Ersan Mondtag have both had their plays performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna. Berg's play Jagdszenen aus Niederbayern was performed at the Burgtheater in 2013, and Mondtag's play Die Räuber von Schiller was performed there in 2010.
The Burgtheater is one of the most prestigious theaters in the German-speaking world. It is known for its high-quality productions and its commitment to contemporary theater. The fact that both Berg and Mondtag have had their plays performed at the Burgtheater is a testament to their importance and influence in German-language theater.
Conclusion
Sibylle Berg and Ersan Mondtag are two of the most important contemporary playwrights in German-language theater. Their work is often characterized by its political engagement and its exploration of social issues. They have both had their plays performed at the Burgtheater in Vienna, one of the most prestigious theaters in the German-speaking world.
